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UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE STUDENT GUIDE 2020/21 WHY PICK UPIC (UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE) 3 Reasons 2

LIVE IN A LEADING UK MAKE A BRITAIN’S YOUNG UNIVERSITY POSITIVE IMPACT Ranked 2nd in the Times Higher Education OCEAN CITY Young University Rankings 2018 ON THE WORLD

Plymouth is a thriving coastal city Whichever university you choose, If you’re someone who cares about in the South West and arguably one you’ll want to be guaranteed the the planet and would enjoy making of the most spectacular regions in best level of teaching. Here at friends with like-minded students, then the UK. Offering the best of city life, the University of Plymouth, we’re the University of Plymouth is for you. with national parks and Areas of delighted to be a leading young The university was awarded the 2018 Natural Beauty (AONB) nearby, it’s the university, ranking 2nd in the UK in Guardian University Award Winner in ideal place to study. You’ll have the 2018 (Times Higher Education). the Sustainability Category and there’s best of both worlds – a bustling city a very good reason why… You can rest-assured that you will environment with all the amenities receive excellent tuition within Research themed around the areas you could possibly need alongside a highly supportive learning of marine biology, sustainability and an abundance of memorable day environment. For example, during healthcare forms the backbone of trips and stunning countryside. Your your studies with UPIC you can higher-level study, particularly in the friends back home will be seriously attend additional Maths, English and 2nd and 3rd Year of degrees. Did you jealous when they see your posts on Physics classes if you need help. know that the term ‘Microplastics’ social media. This is just one of the many things originated from the University of When it comes to city life, everything we do to ensure every student can Plymouth courtesy of Professor you need is within walking distance of succeed. Our extra focus on being Richard Thompson (OBE)? the University campus, from the multi- supportive has been recognised by The University’s ethos engrains million pound Drake Circus shopping the Teaching Excellence Framework itself into every course, even those centre (just across the road), to (TEF) where the University of subjects where you think it might bars, clubs, restaurants, transport Plymouth hold Silver status. not be possible. For example, our links, cinemas and theatres. With Robotics students have recently been inexpensive accommodation and little developing harvesting robots for need for public transport, living costs agriculture. In a completely different in Plymouth are low – so that’s more subject, Architecture students have cash in your pocket! A number of our been designing eco-cities and students also take advantage of the have recently built a full-scale, 1:1 cheap living costs, renting one of the sustainable project. surprisingly affordable luxury studios and private apartments available in Outside of lessons, sustainability is the city. the lifeblood of the university, creating a distinctive student experience. Schemes include meat-free Mondays in many of the cafés, discounts for not using disposable coffee Movie Time cups, campus-wide green space landscaping initiatives and a target to recycle 70% of all waste by 2020.

#youpickUPIC UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH IN NUMBERS OVER 18,000 RANKED 8TH IN THE WORLD (AND NUMBER 1 IN THE UK) FOR QUALITY AND IMPACT OF MARINE AND OCEAN ENGINEERING RESEARCH

(SHANGHAI RANKING GLOBAL RANKING STUDENTS OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS 2019)

STUDENT 58% OF CITY IN ACADEMIC STAFF A SAFE ENGLAND ARE PHD QUALIFIED Unbroken Britain Community Survey (2018)

RANKED NUMBER 1

IN THE UK FOR CLINICAL MEDICINE RESEARCH OUTPUT (RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK 2014)

WE ARE BASED IN THE HEART OF THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND TOP SEAFRONT ALL WITHIN COST-EFFECTIVE7 WALKING DISTANCE UK STUDENT CITY (UniDays 2017)

www.upic.navitas.com 1 REWRITE THE TEXTBOOKS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE (UPIC)

Would you like to make a positive impact in the world, helping to save people and the planet? Would you like to be part of a university that contributes to ground- breaking, world-leading research? If so, then make the University of Plymouth your new home. We are a research-driven university with a focus on saving people and the planet, establishing a growing reputation for global developments in environmental sustainability and healthcare. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), almost 2/3rds of our research was ranked either ‘World-Leading’ or ‘Internationally Excellent’. And when it came to clinical medicine research output, the University of Plymouth ranks number 1 in the UK - that’s right, number 1.± Through ongoing research collaborations, we are:

CREATING A DEMENTIA SCREENING APP

DEVELOPING A VACCINE FOR MASTITIS IN COWS

HELPING TO TACKLE ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

DEVELOPING HARVESTING ROBOTS FOR AGRICULTURE

CREATING NEW WATER TESTING TECHNOLOGY

± Research Excellence Framework 2014. Assessed once every six years.

2 #youpickUPIC THE GOLDEN REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PICK A RESEARCH-FOCUSSED UNIVERSITY

You’re about to make one of the most important decisions of your life. Picking the right university can be the difference between proudly clinching that graduation scroll at the end of your course or going home empty-handed. We understand that teaching standards will therefore be top of your priority list and we believe that research excellence plays a vital role in keeping lecturers at the forefront of their profession. The University of Plymouth is proud to employ some of the top professors in the country, many of them actively contributing to ground-breaking developments. With 58% of academic staff qualified to PhD level, the university is a place where research makes a real difference to the world around us. By studying at the University of Plymouth, you will not only be surrounded by experts at the cutting-edge of research, you could potentially get the chance to be involved in their projects as part of your degree. We don’t want you just to read the textbooks, we want you to rewrite them.

NOTABLE LECTURERS

Professor Mathew Upton Professor Iain Stewart Associate Head of School for Biomedical Sciences Director of the Sustainable Earth Institute Professor Upton has been recognised for his work tackling Famous TV presenter Iain Stewart is Professor of Geoscience the global crisis of antibiotic resistance. With drug-resistant Communication at the University of Plymouth, UK, and Director infections set to kill more people than cancer by 2050, Professor of its Sustainable Earth Institute. His academic interests focus Upton has been working alongside private firm Ingenza Ltd to on applying Earth science to pressing societal concerns - develop a new antimicrobial agent which can be used to treat climate change, geo-resources, geo-energy and disaster risk infectious diseases, including those caused by MRSA. reduction.

Professor Richard Thompson (OBE) Professor Deborah Greaves (OBE) Professor in the School of Biological and Marine Sciences Head of the School of Engineering Famous for creating the term Microplastics through research Professor Greaves’ research interests include marine renewable into how plastics break down in the ocean in 2004. The term is energy, physical and numerical modelling of violent free now used globally to describe ocean pollution. surface flow and wave-structure interaction. She is and has been involved with a number of research projects concerning marine renewable energy funded by the EU Interreg, IEE, and H2020. In the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, 2018, she was awarded an OBE for services to Marine Renewable Energy, Equalities and Higher Education.

Dr Martin Stoelen Lecturer in Robotics Has set up a university spin-out company called Fieldwork Robotics. Having already agreed a contract to supply Ms Polly Macpherson harvesting robots to a major UK soft-fruit grower that supplies Associate Professor of Art, Design and Architecture M&S, Tesco and Waitrose, the start-up firm is already looking to expand further. Aside from her professorial duties at the University of Plymouth, Polly is one of two judges on the new UK prime time programme Celebrity Craft Matters, staring alongside Kirstie Allsopp. The series hosts famous faces from screen, stage and sport “taking on the challenge to learn a host of new craft skills and let their creativity run wild”, says Channel 4.

www.upic.navitas.com 3 YOUR SOFT LANDING TO STUDYING IN THE UK

The thought of studying overseas can be a daunting prospect. New people, a new language, and a completely new culture are just a handful of the adaptations you’ll need to make before fully settling into your new student lifestyle.

Here at UPIC, we’re on hand to help you overcome these new challenges and give you the softest possible landing to life in the UK. From the moment you apply to the day you graduate, the support you will receive during your pre-departure and studies goes far beyond what happens inside the classroom.

4 #youpickUPIC Airport Pickup Additional Academic Support Make use of our airport pickup facility and relax on arrival. From Worried that you might struggle in class? Don’t panic, there’s the moment you land, you’ll be greeted with a warm smile and extra support on offer. Here at UPIC we run Maths, English taken straight to Plymouth, your new home. and Physics clubs, so you can take advantage of additional classroom time to maximise your learning experience. Accommodation Made Easy Accommodation is an important part of your student 24/7 Personal Support experience. Through our partnership with Clever Student Lets, You’ll be assisted at all times through our dedicated Student we keep things really simple here at UPIC with five different Services dream team of Tobi, Drew, Millie and Phillie. Whether styles of room, with something to suit every student and every it’s mental health, financial difficulties or perhaps you just budget. All UPIC accommodation is within walking distance need someone to talk to, our team have an open-door policy of the University’s city centre campus. It’s really that simple – from 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday. You’ll also be given an problem solved! emergency contact number should things go wrong outside of those hours, meaning that you have a safety net every second Orientation Week of every day. From the moment you arrive, you will receive help with enrolment and listen to a number of welcome talks to help Trips & Events you settle in. Our dedicated Student Services team will then Lastly, you’ll also have plenty of opportunities to meet other give you a guided tour of the city and the university campus international students outside of your class during trips alongside other new students; a great way to meet new friends. organised by UPIC. Recent weekend outings have included a Orientation week ends with a final welcome event, another trip to the Eden Project, the world’s largest indoor rainforest, social opportunity to meet other new international students and a trip to Swansea to take part in a Sports tournament with (and enjoy a free buffet!) other universities.

www.upic.navitas.com 5 Foundation programmes

UPIC PROGRAMMES

With over 80 pathway programmes on offer at UPIC, you can choose from a huge variety of subjects ranging from Accounting to Zoology.

6 * [email protected] ( +44 (0) 1752 411 114 www.upic.navitas.com FOUNDATION COURSES

Architecture & Design Intakes: January and September

Do you care about the planet? Would you like to learn how to design and build sustainable projects that consider the environment, the community and future generations? Do you like the thought of seeing your classroom ideas become reality in full 1:1 scale? programmes Foundation If so, then unlock the door to your future career with UPIC’s Foundation in Architecture and Design.

Course Modules Pathway to • Academic writing • BA (Hons) Architecture • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • BA (Hons) 3D Design • Principles of ICT • BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering • Design Culture • Practical Design Skills

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Intakes: January and September

The University of Plymouth champions experiential learning in the laboratory and in the field. Our Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences will prepare you for a wide range of specialisms – from animal behaviour and human biosciences to psychology.

Course Modules Pathway to • Biology • BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare • Chemistry • BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science • Numerical Techniques 1 • BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology • Numerical Techniques 2 • BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences • Physics • BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Exercise and Health • Practical Methods in Science and Technology • BSc (Hons) Psychology • Principles of ICT • BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies • BSc (Hons) Psychology with Human Biology • BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology • BSc (Hons) Zoology

Business & Management Intakes: January and September

Are you a future business leader? Fast-track your way to industry success with our Foundation in Business and progress to a professionally accredited degree that will help you make your mark in the commercial world – whether you want to specialise in accounting and finance, economics, management or marketing.

Course Modules Pathway to • Accounting • BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance • Business Law • BA (Hons) Business • Business Studies • BA (Hons) International Business • Economics • BSc (Hons) Business Economics • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • BSc (Hons) Business Management (3 years) • Numerical Techniques 1 • BSc (Hons) Business Management (2-year fast track) • Principles of ICT • BSc (Hons) Economics • BSc (Hons) Marketing

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Modern life relies on computer networks and cyber security has become an international priority. After completing our Foundation in Computing, you will progress to the University of Plymouth degree of your choice and train as a creative and resourceful specialist, benefiting from advanced, industry-standard facilities and British Computer Society (BCS) accreditation.

Course Modules Pathway to • Business Studies • BSc (Hons) Computing • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • BSc (Hons) Computer and Information Security • Numerical Techniques 1 • BSc (Hons) Computer Science • Numerical Techniques 2 • BSc (Hons) Computing, Audio and Music Technology • Physics • Principles of ICT • Programming Techniques • Scientific Methods

Construction Management & Building Surveying Intakes: September

Lay the foundations for a successful construction career with a degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). You will develop a specialist understanding of project management through a combination of lectures, field trips and site visits.

Course Modules Pathway to • Business Studies • BSc (Hons) Building Surveying • Chemistry • BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • Numerical Techniques 1 • Numerical Techniques 2 • Physics • Principles of ICT

Engineering & Robotics Intakes: January and September

Access the largest number of humanoid robots available to undergraduate students in Europe and take the first step to becoming a highly-sought-after engineering or robotics graduate with a foundation programme that will help you reach your potential. Optional placement year available.

Course Modules Pathway to • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering • Materials and Mechanics or Programming Techniques • BEng (Hons) Civil and Coastal Engineering • Numerical Techniques 1 • BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Numerical Techniques 3 • BEng (Hons) Marine Technology • Physics 1 • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering • Physics 2 • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Composites • Principles of ICT • BEng (Hons) Robotics • Scientific Methods • BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering • BSc (Hons) Robotics

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Join other like-minded individuals who care about the planet and learn how to make a positive impact on the environment at one of the UK’s most environmentally engaged universities. Winner of five Green Gown awards since 2011, your passion for the planet can be expressed far beyond the classroom at the University of Plymouth.

Course Modules Pathway to • Biology • BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability

• Chemistry • BSc (Hons) Environmental Science programmes Foundation • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • BSc (Hons) Geology • Numerical Techniques 1 • BSc (Hons) Physical Geography and Geology • Numerical Techniques 2 • Physics • Principles of ICT • Scientific Methods

Health & Human Sciences Intakes: September

Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Would you like to leave work every day with that warm inner satisfaction that you have helped someone when it matters most? Our Foundation in Health and Human sciences will prepare you for a rewarding degree – whether you are interested in caring for adults with acute and long-term illnesses, or in healthy eating, nutrition and lifestyle.

Course Modules Pathway to Semester 1 • BSc (Hons) Dietetics • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) • Principles of ICT • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child Health) • Targeted English Language 1 • BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) • BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Semester 2 • BSc (Hons) Optometry • Biology • BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science • Numerical Techniques 1 • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy • Physics • BSc (Hons) Radiography (New course) • Targeted English Language 2

Semester 3 • Chemistry • Numerical Techniques 2 • Practical Methods in Science and Technology • Targeted English Language 3

International Relations & Politics Intakes: September, January and May

We live in a diverse and complex world. Immerse yourself in the fascinating ideologies and debates that influence 21st century life, examine relationships between nations, and learn how politics has shaped our past and continues to shape our future.

Course Modules Pathway to • Accounting • BSc (Hons) International Relations with Politics • Business Law • BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations • Business Studies • Economics • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • Numerical Techniques 1 • Principles of ICT

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Set your sights high with our Foundation in Law. The University of Plymouth Law School has strong public and private sector connections, and you can decide whether you want to qualify for the legal profession (LLB) or not (BSc). Students who choose a Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies pathway will examine how and why people commit crimes, and how we, as a society, deal with criminality.

Course Modules Pathway to • Academic Writing for Law • BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies with • Business Law Law • Business Studies • LLB (Hons) Law • Constitutional Law • LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies • Contract Law • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • Legal Skills and the English Legal System • Principles of ICT

Maritime Business & Logistics Intakes: January, May and September

Launch your maritime career in Britain’s Ocean City with a university that has a tradition of naval education stretching back to the mid-nineteenth century. You’ll study a maritime subject in a city with a famous maritime history.

Course Modules Pathway to • Accounting • BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Logistics • Business Law • BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law • Business Studies • Economics • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • Numerical Techniques 1 • Principles of ICT

Mathematical Sciences Intakes: September

The University of Plymouth ranks 4th in the UK for Mathematics in the 2020 Guardian league tables. Choose specialist modules tailored to your graduate career interests as part of a flexible degree programme, and acquire a multitude of transferable skills that will make you highly employable.

Course Modules Pathway to • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • BSc (Hons) Mathematics • Materials and Mechanics or Programming Techniques • BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education • Numerical Techniques 1 • BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Finance • Numerical Techniques 3 • BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics • Physics 1 • Physics 2 • Principles of ICT • Scientific Methods

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10 * [email protected] ( +44 (0) 1752 411 114 www.upic.navitas.com Navigation, Marine & Ocean Intakes: September, January

Home to Europe’s largest marine institute and the only university-based diving and marine centre in the UK, Plymouth’s coastal location provides the perfect setting for navigation, marine and ocean studies. Fieldwork opportunities and optional placement year are available along with access to the University of Plymouth’s £19m marine building with state-of-the-art facilities, including a full-size ship simulator and wave basin.

Course Modules • Biology Foundation programmes Foundation • Chemistry • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • Numerical Techniques 1 • Numerical Techniques 2 • Physics • Principles of ICT • Scientific Methods

Pathway to • BSc (Hons) Marine Biology • BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology • BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Oceanography • BSc (Hons) Navigation and Maritime Science • BSc (Hons) Oceanography and Coastal Processes • BSc (Hons) Ocean Exploration and Surveying • BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation

Tourism & Hospitality Intakes: January, May and September

Complete with the sun, the sea, and stunning scenery, Plymouth is fast gaining a reputation in the tourism industry as ‘Britain’s Ocean City’. Whether you see yourself working in a five-star luxury hotel or for a national tourist board, a professionally accredited degree will set you in the right direction. With a strong emphasis on business and management, your University of Plymouth Tourism course will prepare you for an exciting future in a fast-paced global economy.

Course Modules Pathway to • Academic Writing • BSc (Hons) Cruise Management • Accounting • BSc (Hons) Events Management • Business Law • BSc (Hons) Hospitality Management • Business Studies • BSc (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management • Economics • BSc (Hons) Tourism Management • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • Numerical Techniques 1 • Principles of ICT

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Jump straight into the first year of your degree, but benefit from a supported transition to studying in the UK and extra support with study skills.

If your IELTS score and high school leaving grades exceed the requirements for foundation entry, this option is for you. Teaching takes place at the college during your first year, and at the University during your second year.

Business & Management Intakes: January and September

Start the first year of your course without delay and benefit from extra support and guidance from the International College.

Course Modules Specialist modules Pathway to • Business Foundations Accounting • BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance • Business Law • Introduction to Finance • BA (Hons) Business • Interactive Learning Skills and Quantitative Methods • BA (Hons) International Business and Communication (ILSC) • Principles of Accounting • BSc (Hons) Business Economics • Introduction to Marketing Business & Management • BSc (Hons) Business Management • Organisational Behaviour (3 years) • Business Accounting • Principles of Economics • BSc (Hons) Business Management • Principles of ICT Economics (2-year fast track) • Economics in Action • BSc (Hons) Economics • Interpreting Economic Data • BSc (Hons) Marketing

BSc (Hons) Computing Intakes: September

This course is for those who want to understand how computers really work. We will take you on a journey from programmer to software engineer, developing on a variety of devices and platforms, database development as well as computer hardware and networking. You will apply fundamental analysis and design concepts to a team project, using requirements and systems engineering in a web application development scenario.

Course Modules Pathway to • Analysis and Design • Introduction to Object-oriented • BSc (Hons) Computer Science Programming • Computer Systems • BSc (Hons) Computing, Audio and • Cybersecurity and Networks • Programme Introduction and Web Music Technology Development • Databases: Analysis, Design and Development • Computing Placement Preparation • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC)

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science Intakes: September

You will be introduced to environmental systems and the carbon cycle, undertaking environmental investigation training through field and lab work.

Course modules • Carbon in Environmental Systems • The Physical Environment • Environmental Management and Protection • Optional Additional Module • Environmental Pollution • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC) • The Biosphere

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12 * [email protected] ( +44 (0) 1752 411 114 www.upic.navitas.com Maritime Business & Logistics Intakes: January and September

In this First Year course, you get an introduction to the maritime business environment with modules in economics, logistics, shipping, law and international trade procedures. Develop key business and learning skills.

Course Modules Pathway to • Business Foundations • BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Logistics Courses Year First • Business Law • BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC) • Introduction to Marketing • Organisational Behaviour • Principles of ICT • Introduction to Logistics • Introduction to Shipping

Marine & Ocean Intakes: September

Do you have a passion to understand and protect life in our seas? This First Year course offers an integrated approach to understanding the oceanographic processes that support life in our oceans, how marine ecosystems function and how marine activities can be managed sustainably.

Course Modules Pathway to • Introduction to Ocean Science • BSc (Hons) Oceanography and Coastal Processes • Physical and Chemical Processes of the Ocean • BSc (Hons) Ocean Exploration and Surveying • Measuring the Marine Environment • BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation • Mapping the Marine Environment • Exploration and Geomorphology of the Oceans • Introduction to Biodiversity and Marine Ecosystems

Tourism & Hospitality Intakes: January and September

Plymouth is fast gaining a reputation in the tourism industry as ‘Britain’s Ocean City’ with an increasing number of visitors to the county year on year. Whether you see yourself working in a five-star luxury hotel or for a destination management organisation, this course equips you with the skills to build the successful tourism or hospitality career you want. Study a diverse course that has a strong emphasis on business and management to prepare you for an exciting future in a dynamic industry.

Course Modules Specialist Tourism and Hospitality Modules • Standard modules – all pathways • Food Service Operations • Business Foundations • Hotel Operations and Revenue Management • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC) • The Tourism Industry • Introduction to Marketing Pathway to • Principles of ICT • BSc (Hons) Cruise Management Specialist Hospitality Modules • BSc (Hons) Events Management • Food Service Operations • BSc (Hons) Hospitality Management • Hotel Operations and Revenue Management • BSc (Hons) Tourism Management • Introduction to Sustainable Hospitality Management • BSc (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management

Specialist Tourism Modules • Introduction to Tourism • The Tourism Industry • Tourism Environments and Behaviours

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Business & Management Intakes: January and May

Boost your career prospects with our Pre-Masters in Business & Management – whether your ultimate goal is to become part of the next generation of entrepreneurs, broaden your knowledge of financial strategies or help businesses get the best out of their people.

Course Modules Pathway to • Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study • MA Human Resource Management • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for • MSc Accounting and Finance Postgraduate Study • MSc Business and Management • Research Methods for Postgraduate Study • MSc Digital and Social Media Marketing • MSc Finance • MSc International Business • MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management

Data and Computer Sciences Intakes: January and May

Prepare for cutting-edge postgraduate study and a range of exciting careers in the IT industry. The University’s specialist laboratories are equipped with the latest software; you will learn how to master sophisticated analytic techniques and professional software.

Course Modules Pathway to • Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study • MSc Data Science and Business Analytics • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study • Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

Publishing Intakes: January and May

Kick-start your career in publishing with an MA that will train you to create original publications using specialist software. Develop vital editorial and marketing skills, and network with industry professionals at London Book Fair.

Course Modules Pathway to • Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study • MA Publishing • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study • Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

Tourism & Hospitality Intakes: January and May

Are you a future tourism and hospitality industry leader? Enter this fast-paced global sector with a postgraduate degree accredited by the Institute of Hospitality. Benefit from the University’s strong industry partnerships and managerial focus in Britain’s Ocean City.

Course Modules Pathway to • Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study • MSc Tourism and Hospitality Management • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study • Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

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14 * [email protected] ( +44 (0) 1752 411 114 www.upic.navitas.com PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES Need to improve your English before studying? We offer a wide range of Pre-Sessional English courses to help you meet the below entry requirements. Pre-Sessional English Language Courses Pre-Sessional

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR UPIC COURSES

Undergraduate Postgraduate

Foundation First year of degree Pre-Masters (integrated/direct entry)

IELTS 5.5 overall with no less 6.0 overall with no less 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band than 5.5 in any band than 5.5 in any band We also accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) and other equivalent qualifications such as WAEC, HKDSE and SPM.

Please contact our admissions team for further details: [email protected]

Entry requirements Duration Taught by Cost

0.5 short in just one IELTS band 2 weeks University of Plymouth £875

before September, January and May intakes 0.5 short in no more than two IELTS 6 weeks University of Plymouth £TBC bands before September intake only 1.0 short in any/all IELTS bands 1 semester UPIC £4,950

before September, January and May intakes 4.5 overall with no less than 4.0 in 2 semesters University of Plymouth & UPIC £8,750 any band for Foundation. before September, January and 5.0 overall with no less than 4.0 in May intakes any band for Foundation/First Year.

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FOUNDATION

Subject area Duration EU 2019/20 International 2019/20

Architecture & the Built Environment Two semesters £9,250 £12,750 Biological & Biomedical Sciences Two semesters £9,250 £12,750 Business & Management One semester £9,250 £8,750 Two semesters £9,250 £12,750 Computing & Mathematical Sciences Two semesters £9,250 £12,750 Environmental Sciences Two semesters £9,250 £12,750 Engineering & Robotics Two semesters £9,250 £12,750 Health & Human Sciences Three semesters £9,250 £16,950 International Relations & Politics One semester £9,250 £8,750 Two semesters £9,250 £12,750 Law Two semesters £9,250 £12,750 Marine & Ocean Two semesters £9,250 £12,750 Tourism & Hospitality One semester £9,250 £8,750 Two semesters £9,250 £12,750

FIRST YEAR COURSES

Subject area EU 2019/20 International 2019/20

Business & Management £9,250 £13,850 Computing £9,250 £13,850 Engineering £9,250 £13,850 Environmental Science £9,250 £13,850 Marine & Ocean £9,250 £13,850 Maritime Business £9,250 £13,850 Tourism & Hospitality £9,250 £13,850

POSTGRADUATE (PRE-MASTERS) COURSES

Subject area Duration International 2019/20

Business & Management One semester £9,500 Data & Computer Sciences One semester £9,500 Publishing One semester £9,500 Tourism & Hospitality One semester £9,500

NAVITAS FAMILY BURSARY Do you have brothers or sisters who are currently studying at a Navitas International College? If so, did you know that you can get 10% discount from your first academic programme when you study with UPIC? Contact us via [email protected] to find out more about the Navitas Family Bursary.

16 #youpickUPIC YOUR ACCOMMODATION

Choose from five styles of room, with something to suit every student and every budget. All of our accommodation is within walking distance

of the University of Plymouth’s city centre campus – and applying for it O A D (B3214) couldn’t be easier! R A R D N A X E L A

CLASSIC DOUBLE – EN-SUITE DOUBLE – PREMIUM EN-SUITE DOUBLE – STUDENT HOUSE STUDENT HOUSE HALLS APARTMENTS Cost Cost Cost 1 semester: £1,650 1 semester: £2,200 1 semester: £2,400 2 semesters: £3,250 2 semesters: £4,350 2 semesters: £4,500 3 semesters: £4,500 3 semesters: £6,000 3 semesters: £6,250 T W E S Includes Includes Includes • TV licence • Private bathroom • Private bathroom • Utility bills • TV licence • TV licence • Wi-Fi • Utility bills • Utility bills • Wi-Fi • Wi-Fi

HOW TO APPLY Visit: www.upic.navitas.com/ accommodation

CLASSIC STUDIO – LUXURY STUDIO –

PRIVATE APARTMENTS PRIVATE APARTMENTS

Cost Cost

1 semester: £2,500 1 semester: £2,750 2 semesters: £4,850 2 semesters: £5,500 3 semesters: £6,500 3 semesters: £7,500

Includes Includes • Private bathroom and kitchen • Private bathroom and kitchen • TV licence • TV licence • Utility bills • Utility bills • Wi-Fi • Wi-Fi

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International College

University of Plymouth International College (UPIC)

University of Plymouth 15 Portland Villas Drake Circus Plymouth Devon PL4 8AA United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1752 411 114 F: +44 (0) 1752 411 115 E: [email protected]

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Plymouth Devon International College Ltd trading as University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) Company Number: 06822402 Registered in England and Wales. The information contained in this guide is correct at the time of publication, however, University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details at any time without notice.

This guide is provided free of charge.

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UPIC is part of the Navitas Group.

Apply today Visit: www.upic.navitas.com